dr. sameer vohra

Chicago

First Illinois West Nile Virus Death of 2024 is Reported by IDPH in Lake County

Silence DoGood - August 27, 2024

There were six deaths from WNV confirmed in the state in 2023 and an additional 119 non-fatal cases reported (although human cases are underreported). #virus

Health

State of Illinois Launches Coalition in Effort to Eliminate Viral Hepatitis in Illinois

Silence DoGood - March 1, 2023

Recent data indicates that cases of hepatitis B and C have continued to rise in Illinois. #hepatitis

Politics

Governor Pritzker Appoints Health Policy Expert Dr. Sameer Vohra to Lead Illinois Department of Public Health

Silence DoGood - July 12, 2022

He is a cross-disciplinary leader in state and national health policy formulation, and his recent focus has been on improving health outcomes in Central and Southern Illinois.

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